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| Reference #: | 2,954 |
| Submit Date: | 22 Aug 2012 |
| Browse Category: | insect bites |
| Author: | none |
| Email Address: | none |
| Treatment used: | deet lemon eucalyptus oil |
| You can buy this remedy at: | drug store |
| Remedy will cost you: | unknown |
| Country of Remedy: | USA |
| Remedy Source: | "Ask Doctor K", Dr. Dr. Komaroff, Newspaper Columnist, August 22, 2012 |
| More Links about this Remedy: | http://www.montereyherald.com/health/ci_21363826/ask-dr-k-repellents-keep-bugs-off-safely |
| # Comments posted to this remedy: | 0 |
| Complaints Reported: | 0 |
| # of times remedy read: | 12,615 |
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| Typical Dosage: | unknown |
| Dosage should be related to weight: | unknown |
| Dosages used in clinical trials are significant: | unknown |
| Maximum dosages in relation to side effects and serious side effects: | unknown |
| Other foods/nutrients/medications that can affect absorption or utilization: | unknown |
| Foods that provide the nutrient recommended as a remedy (or reference giving same): | unknown |
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| Total # reviewers: | 0 |
| Average Rating: | 0.00 |
| Effectiveness: | 0.00 |
| No Side Effects: | 0.00 |
| Ease of Use: | 0.00 |
| Effective after long term use: | 0.00 |
| Cost Effectiveness: | 0.00 |
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Source:
"Ask Doctor K", Dr. Dr. Komaroff, Newspaper Columnist, August 22, 2012 http://www.montereyherald.com/health/ci_12035732 www.AskDoctorK.com. **************** Dear Dr. K: Can you recommend an insect repellent that is safe and effective? *********** Dear Reader: The itch from mosquito bites or the yuck factor of pulling a tick off your skin can be irritating and unpleasant. But even worse are the illnesses that insects can carry, including West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis and Lyme disease. Many people are just as wary of insect repellents as they are of bug bites. They worry that they are dangerous. But used properly, insect repellents are safe. The most effective ones are: DEET. If you're in an area with a lot of ticks or insect-borne illnesses, this is the repellent to use. It really gets the job done. Lemon eucalyptus oil (or PMD, the man-made version) works nearly as well as DEET against both mosquitoes and ticks, but it shouldn't be used on children under 3 years old. Picaridin works well against mosquitoes, but much less well against ticks. 2-undecanone (IBI-246) is good for about four hours against mosquitoes, two hours against ticks. I recommend you avoid reapplying it, because too much exposure to these chemicals could be dangerous. So if you are going to be out for more than four hours, use one of the first three on this list. IR3535 works for about two hours against mosquitoes and ticks. Again, I recommend you avoid reapplying it. Permethrin works well, but shouldn't be sprayed or rubbed on the skin — just on clothing or mosquito netting. Other insect repellents on the market include citronella, catnip oil, bug zappers and ultrasonic devices. They may help a little, for a little while. But they can't compete with DEET and the other repellents mentioned above. A few safety tips for using insect repellents: over the baby carrier. it on household surfaces. some on your face. (Never put permethrin on your face. also good advice whether or not you're using insect repellent. clothing. In particular, don't overdo it with DEET. I had one patient who sprayed much more DEET than he needed on every square inch of his skin. He even sprayed it directly on his face, breathing it in as he did so. That patient had toxicity from DEET. Apply it lightly on the skin that will be exposed to insects and not covered by clothing. Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. Go to his website to send questions and get additional information: www.AskDoctorK.com |
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